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Q · Lok Adalat and Public Interest LitigationMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements about Lok Adalats is/are correct?1. Lok Adalats have been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. 2. The decision of a Lok Adalat is binding on the parties and is non-appealable in any court of law.
TopicLok Adalat and Public Interest Litigation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Lok Adalats have statutory backing under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Their awards are deemed as decrees of a civil court, binding and non-appealable. However, if a party is dissatisfied, they may initiate litigation afresh in a competent court.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2